Barnstaple Guildhall

30/07/2026

Interested in learning how to drop spindle and make your own yarn from wool? Come along to our Trade & Industry Exhibition where we'll have drop in sessions in the afternoon where you can learn this ancient craft!

📅 30 July – 3 August
🕚 11am – 3pm daily
📍 The Guildhall, Barnstaple
🎟️ Free Entry

Discover the fascinating story of Barnstaple's trade and industry through the centuries at our free summer exhibition. From the town's thriving wool and cloth trade to its renowned pottery, silver, pewter, lace and glove-making industries, explore the people, products and enterprises that helped shape Barnstaple's rich history.

Whether you're interested in local history, traditional crafts, or the stories behind Barnstaple's historic industries, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
We look forward to welcoming you!

29/07/2026

Our Trade & Industry exhibition opens tomorrow! Come join us to celebrate Barnstaple's rich industrial and trading history. From the town's thriving wool and cloth trade to its renowned pottery, silver, pewter, lace and glove-making industries, explore the people, products and enterprises that helped shape the town.

📅 30 July – 3 August
🕚 11am – 3pm daily
📍 The Guildhall, Barnstaple
🎟️ Free Entry

Whether you're interested in local history, traditional crafts, or the stories behind Barnstaple's historic industries, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

28/07/2026

🏛️ Trade & Industry Exhibition at Barnstaple Guildhall 🏛️

Discover the fascinating story of Barnstaple's trade and industry through the centuries at our free summer exhibition.

From the town's thriving wool and cloth trade to its renowned pottery, silver, pewter, lace and glove-making industries, explore the people, products and enterprises that helped shape Barnstaple's rich history.

📅 30 July – 3 August
🕚 11am – 3pm daily
📍 The Guildhall, Barnstaple
🎟️ Free Entry

Whether you're interested in local history, traditional crafts, or the stories behind Barnstaple's historic industries, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

27/07/2026

Interested in learning how to drop spindle and make your own yarn from wool? Come along to our Trade & Industry Exhibition where we'll have drop in sessions in the afternoon where you can learn this ancient craft!

📅 30 July – 3 August
🕚 11am – 3pm daily
📍 The Guildhall, Barnstaple
🎟️ Free Entry

Discover the fascinating story of Barnstaple's trade and industry through the centuries at our free summer exhibition. From the town's thriving wool and cloth trade to its renowned pottery, silver, pewter, lace and glove-making industries, explore the people, products and enterprises that helped shape Barnstaple's rich history.

Whether you're interested in local history, traditional crafts, or the stories behind Barnstaple's historic industries, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

25/07/2026

Come and join us at our Trade & Industry Exhibition where you can watch wool being spun into yarn, and even have a go at drop spindling and making your own yarn!

📅 30 July – 3 August
🕚 11am – 3pm daily
📍 The Guildhall, Barnstaple
🎟️ Free Entry

Discover the fascinating story of Barnstaple's trade and industry through the centuries at our free summer exhibition. From the town's thriving wool and cloth trade to its renowned pottery, silver, pewter, lace and glove-making industries, explore the people, products and enterprises that helped shape Barnstaple's rich history.

Whether you're interested in local history, traditional crafts, or the stories behind Barnstaple's historic industries, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

04/06/2026

Do you have a piece of local trade or industry history tucked away at home?

We’re putting together an exciting exhibition celebrating Barnstaple’s working past, and we’d love your help! 💫

If you have tools, photographs, documents, or any items connected to local trades or industries, please consider loaning them for display, or bringing them along for us to see. 📸

Get in touch or drop us a message to find out more!

[email protected]

09/04/2026

Want to become part of Barnstaple's Civic History?

Barnstaple Town Council is inviting expressions of interest for the civic appointment of Beadle of the Bell. Step into a unique ceremonial role, represent your town with pride, and help bring tradition to life.

Read the role description and see if its the right fit for you. To register your interest, check out our website: https://www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/03/beadle-of-the-bell/?fbclid=IwY2xjawREmFVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUNHN5TUN3NnhIMk5zWFdac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlEjjnWuWGKzHajIug6M6as3d6wzbSFBXxndpCMm-nTyEj0MYZ0s81LEUZHn_aem_bh8CzzgdnE2nlsffu3OnoA

We're looking to appoint a Beadle of the Bell for our Civic Events! 💫

This opportunity would suit someone confident, personable, and enthusiastic, who enjoys public speaking, connecting with people and professionally representing the town.

Head online to for more info and to complete an expression of interest 👉️
https://www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/03/beadle-of-the-bell/

12/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our International Women's Day exhibition!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Barnstaple Guildhall for our International Women’s Day exhibition, 'Breaking Boundaries.' 💜

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet new ones while celebrating the remarkable women who helped shape history, including those whose stories have too often been forgotten. ✨📜